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News
Flooding on the N81 Tallaght bypass ‘like a swimming pool’
Dec 08, 2025
Remedial works to address “ongoing” flooding on the Blessington Road should be resolved by early 2026. Council staff told members of the Tallaght Area Committee that... Read More
Tallaght
CDI awarded three years of funding to tackle mental health
A TALLAGHT-based childhood development organisation has been awarded three years’ worth of funding to help tackle young people's mental health and school avoidance. The Childhood ... Read More
Volunteers recognised
A very special recognition night was held in Killinarden Community Centre to mark contributions from over 20 community members over the years. The first ever ... Read More
Three years in jail for disqualified driver who had over 200 convictions
A disqualified driver with over 200 convictions who drove the wrong way on the hard shoulder of the Naas dual carraigeway has been jailed for ... Read More
Clondalkin
Developer loses appeal to retain 7 apartments at Larkfield House
Developer Vincent Cosgrave has lost a planning appeal to retain seven extra apartments that were added to a development on the Coldcut Road without permission. ... Read More
Man drove on motorway in the wrong direction
A MAN involved in an “absolutely shocking” road traffic offence which saw him drive onto a motorway in the wrong direction was disqualified from the ... Read More
Serial burglar (50) found sleeping in shop he had just broken into is jailed
A serial burglar who gardaí found sleeping in a shop he had just broken into has been jailed for six and half years for three ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Amazing Awakening Memories Dementia Cafe first anniversary
AWAKENING Memories Dementia Café celebrated their first anniversary recently at the end of November in Ballyfermot library. The café has taken place monthly in the ... Read More
Funding set aside to repair civic roof
Funding has been set aside for repairs to the roof of the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre. The repairs are necessary due to the findings of ... Read More
Harry helps turn on Christmas lights at Children’s Hospital
A Ballyfermot kid worked together with an international music star to turn on the Christmas lights at Crumlin Hospital on Monday evening. Nine-year-old Harry McCormack ... Read More
Lucan
‘Uisce Éireann text alert system simply isn’t working as intended’
“RESIDENTS deserve reliability and proper communication.” A letter has been issued to Uisce Éireann to seek clarity on recent water outages and flooding in the ... Read More
People ‘fearing for their life’ due to intimidation
“Myself and other elected reps have been inundated with people who are genuinely fearing for their life.” Calls have been made for a new task ... Read More
No traffic management plans for village during December
There will be no road traffic management by the Lucan Village Green construction site throughout December as the project enters its final months. Traffic management ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden crowned Leinster Club champions
Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers have been crowned champions of Leinster following victory over Athy on Saturday afternoon in Croke Park. Only a week removed ... Read More
Latest
‘I just kicked like hell’ says golden girl Ellen
Templeogue’s Ellen Walshe finished off her European Aquatics Championship in Poland with a gold medal on the final night of the competition. The gold in ... Read More
Sport
Walshe produces second best time ever
Templeogue swimmer Ellen Walshe found herself in the 100m Individual Medley final last night at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin, Poland. Walshe would ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields delight
LUCAN Sarsfields won the Minor A Hurling Championship title with a win over St Jude’s at O’Toole Park on Sunday morning. It would be Lucan’s ... Read More
Sport
Success at National Inter Championship for boxers
THE National Intermediate boxing championships took place at the National Stadium last weekend. Of the 18 national champions crowned on the day, seven of them ... Read More
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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
Business
Smooth operator Áine wins Entrepreneur award
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company, was named winner of the Emerging category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Áine ... Read More
Business
South Dublin is named the Local Authority of the Year
SOUTH Dublin County Council was named the Local Authority of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 22nd annual ... Read More
Business
SAP Ireland paid out dividends of over €300m to parent companies
SAP Ireland paid out dividends of more than €300 million over two years to its European parent companies. The company, which develops and distributes business ... Read More
Business
Almost a third of adults have shared misinformation online
ALMOST a third of adults have shared misinformation online before realising it was false with the majority of adults in Ireland believing that it is ... Read More
Appeal against decision to refuse permission for childcare facility
An appeal has been lodged against the council’s decision to refuse permission for a childcare facility at a Ballycullen shopping centre. Whelan Homes Ltd had ... Read More
Residents appeal against GAA Club new floodlights
An appeal has been lodged after planning permission was granted for new floodlights at a GAA pitch in Newcastle. St Finian’s GAA Club in Rathcreedan ... Read More
Unit ‘strategically positioned’ in business estate in Ballymount
A prominent corner unit in a “strategically positioned” business estate is now up for lease in Ballymount. The 531 m² ground floor unit located in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Decisions, decisions …
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Keith releases second album ‘The Songs About Each Other’
"I had 13 singles over the last three years and decided to put them together now as an album," explains Terenure singer-songwriter Keith McLoughlin, who ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Inspiring Ada (88) hosts painting exhibition Lovestory in library
ADA O'Loughlin is an 88-year-old artist who has been living in Tallaght for the last two years. She has been painting for many years and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: My favourite Go-To Christmas Party Food
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Spectacular and hilarious Civic panto Tickles, Beauty and the Beast
STEP into a world of enchantment and adventure as Belle, longing for something more, is whisked away to a mysterious castle. But the setting isn’t ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
ADVERTORIAL Join us to see the positive impact of Foróige and youth work in our community. Parents, volunteers, and new members are all welcome! THURSDAY, ... Read More
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
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PhoneWatch Research: Burglary Rates in Ireland at Lowest Level in a Decade
ADVERTORIAL Burglary levels across Ireland are significantly lower than they were ten years ago, according to new research by PhoneWatch. Drawing on Central Statistics Office ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health encourages acts of self-kindness and connection this World Kindness Day
ADVERTORIAL Free, community-led online support groups invite adults across Ireland to take the first step toward better mental wellbeing Ireland, November 2025 – This World ... Read More
